Noah K. Murray/The Star LedgerBeachgoers should get plenty of sun over the Independence Day weekend.

After what has been a very wet, stormy few months in northern New Jersey, those headed to the beach or the barbecue pit this weekend will be happy to know the start of July, and more importantly the holiday weekend, is expected to be mainly sunny and hot.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly predicts that temperatures statewide should be in the upper 80s and low 90s through Monday, with only a slight chance of a passing shower or thunderstorm Saturday night through Sunday.

That threat comes courtesy of a weak front that will push through the state sometime Sunday, giving most of New Jersey a 30 percent chance of rain. That said, it shouldn't be a washout, and might come as some relief as temperatures could reach the mid 90s in the heat of the day.

What's more, once the front pushes through it should cut humidity levels in time for Independence Day, making Monday a beautiful day for grilling up burgers, lounging by the pool or taking in some fireworks.

While temperatures could still approach 90 inland on Monday, beachgoers will have the added bonus of a sea breeze that should keep temperatures in the more comfortable mid 80s.

Storminess could return to the state by the middle of the next week, but at least for the next few days New Jersey should get a welcome respite from the flooding, tornado warnings and hail that have battered the state in recent weeks.

Stephen Stirling is a New Jersey weather fanatic. He welcomes suggestions for weather-related stories, issues and topics. Drop him a note at sstirling@starledger.com.